Old Town to Ocean Beach

Today I parked at the Morena/Linda Vista trolley station and walked the bike trail along the San Diego River to Ocean Beach.

Overall this walk was nicer than last week’s route. It parallels Highway 8 (south) and Sea World Drive (north), but has unobstructed views of the river. I suspect the trees which are prevalent further up the river cannot tolerate the salt water.

The trail ends at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. The view of the OB Pier from here makes how long it is more apparent. At 1,971 feet, it is the longest concrete pier on the West Coast. (The wooden Oceanside Pier is 3 feet longer.)

I crossed the new Mission Bay Drive bridge and returned on the north side of the river.